Leg conditions
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Femoral fracture
(Femur Fracture; Thigh Bone Fracture; Broken Leg) Femoral fracture – Definition A femoral fracture is a break in the thigh…
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Calf muscle strain
(Pulled Calf Muscle; Gastrocnemius Strain; Gastrocnemius Tear; Gastrocnemius Muscle Injury) Calf muscle strain – Definition A strained calf muscle is…
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Achilles tendinopathy
(Achilles Tendonitis; Achilles Tendinosis) Achilles tendinopathy – Definition Tendinopathy is an injury to the tendon. It can cause pain, swelling,…
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Chronic venous insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency – Definition Chronic venous insufficiency is caused by higher-than-normal blood pressure within the leg veins. This may…
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Sciatica
Sciatica – Definition Sciatica is irritation of the sciatic nerve that passes down the back of each thigh. The sciatic…
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